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was on espn.com and in the live chat Ken said that he didn't think we were SB contenders. He says we will get to the playoffs because we are in a weak division, but no SB. Not that it matters, but i guss it boslters my position that the media just does not like the Pats too much. Are they seeing something we're not? or do we need to send out some Patriots red & blue shades to the media?

At the present, we are not SB contenders. We are one of those teams that are contenders "IF". The passing game is still a big IF right now. But, at this time last year, the Steelers probably weren't considered SB contenders either.

if you don't consider the Pats superbowl contenders then you're busy focusing on their limitations and ignoring those for everyone else.

Denver - a legit contender. Jake still scares me but Shanahan is intent on controlling him.
Baltimore - an 8-8 team with an easy early schedule
San Diego - Marty Schottenheimer. They lose games they shouldn't and that gets you knocked out of the playoffs. Rookie QB.
Indy - run defense and past playoff history. soft?
Jax - I think of them like San Diego. They lose winnable games. Their offense scares no one.
Cinci - defensive issues translate into playoff failure
Pitt - Can they beat a team other than Miami and KC?

On that list of teams only one is clearly better than NE right now, and they're clearly better than every other AFC team. Indy gets credit for 5-0 but still has questions. All of the teams have to improve, and at least NE has a track record of improvement throughout the season.